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Sturdy Pink Dogwoods Form Natural Canopy over Pathway in Somerville's Historic Cemetery
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Elm Avenue wends its way through the quiet solitude of the New Cemetery on South Bridge Street, with 19th and 20th-century gravestones and massive concrete monoliths off to each side of the packed dirt pathway. It is just one of many pathways that lead visitors to the final resting place of relatives and notable citizens of the borough, but it stands out from the others at this time of year because of the magnificent canopy of pink dogwoods that overshadow the other sturdy hardwoods and mature pine trees that reflect the longevity of this historic...
Two indicted on charges of killing Somerset County man, taking body to Brooklyn
Two men were indicted Thursday by a Somerset County grand jury on charges of murdering a Franklin Township man and then taking the body to Brooklyn. Daniel Matthews, 44, of Brooklyn, and Andrew Mumby, 47, of New Brunswick, are both facing multiple charges in the killing of Artis Young, 46, in the township on Dec. 29.
Death of Woman at Raritan Public Library Deemed Not Suspicious
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old woman after she was found April 20 at 9:45 a.m. bleeding in the bathroom of the Raritan Borough Public Library, on East Somerset Street. According to Sgt. Everett Holt, the Somerville woman was found suffering from several self-inflicted wounds to her arms.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Officers started lifesaving measures, Holt said, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital BLS and ALS units also responded to the scene to assist. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Holt said a preliminary report deemed the woman's death to be non-suspicious. The Northern NJ Regional Medical Examiner's Office will perform an autopsy at a later date. Raritan Borough Police reminded the public that if they or someone they know is suffering from crisis, they can call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Up In Smoke: Phillipsburg Man and Five Others Charged in Raw Pot Ring in Warren County
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - An eight-month investigation resulted in the search and seizure of $20,000 and suspected raw marijuana at a series of smoke shops in Hackettstown. Canna Campus, Good Luck Vapes, Smokey Bear, and Mom N Pops CBD Wellness Shops in Hackettstown were subject to a search warrant which revealed $20,000 in US currency, suspected raw marijuana and suspected cannabinoid-infused products in various forms.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Law enforcement identified Michael Scardigno, 33, of Phillipsburg, who is now charged with third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute...
Softball Player of the Week: Immaculata’s Caitlin Maychrich wins Week 3 honors
The Immaculata High School softball team has returned to a level it hasn’t seen in more than two decades, winners of 20 games a season ago and firmly on pace to surpass that this year. The Spartans are loaded with talent, including some standout seniors, and shortstop Caitlin Maychrich is certainly at the top of that list. She was certainly front and center last week as Immaculata swept four games, including a big win over North Hunterdon and a sweep at Saturday’s Ricky Iacono Tournament at Governor Livingston.
Hillsborough fire calls
On April 26 at approximately 12:16 p.m., the Hillsborough Township Police Department responded to 555 Hillsborough Road for a report of a structure fire. Arriving units discovered the front of the home was fully engulfed in flames and heavy dark smoke. The fire quickly spread to the main area of the home prior to the Hillsborough Township Fire Department being able to extinguish the fire. One resident was treated for smoke inhalation by Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) EMS (emergency medical services). The fire is not considered suspicious but remains under investigation by detectives from the Hillsborough Township Police Department and the Hillsborough Township Bureau of Fire Safety.
Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Supports National Crime Victims Rights Campaign
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Magnets attached to police cars throughout Somerset County, and ribbons tied to trees outside the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office are in place to support the National Crime Victims' Rights campaign. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office is decorating all police cars in the county with magnets to raise awareness about crime victims’ issues and rights and to encourage members of the community to learn how to help survivors.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The magnets display this year’s theme and include a QR code linking to information about rights and services. The trees outside the...
Deadly crashes are up 27% in New Jersey so far this year
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Fatal crashes are on the rise in New Jersey. So far in 2024, deadly crashes are up 27% statewide. The most traffic deaths are happening in Central Jersey, including Middlesex County. South Brunswick has had five deadly crashes this year, with a total of eight fatalities. Two weeks ago, a fiery crash at the intersection of Route 1 and Ridge Road killed three people. "In South Brunswick itself, we've had years that really were a real uptick. And we've had years that were relatively lower," Lt. Gary Holsten of South Brunswick Police Department's Traffic Safety Bureau said. Holsten's been with...
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